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We are getting MARRIED!!!  May 11, 2013, we will be getting married at Paradisus La Perla!  So excited!

Hiya Aury!

When we were there, we were able to travel between both sides.  We were at La Perla (Royal Service).  Not sure if Royal Service made any difference.

Hiya ladies!!! Just checking in . Leaving for Mexico in 4 weeks for our May 11th wedding... Soooo exciting!

Hiya ladies!!! Just checking in . Leaving for Mexico in 4 weeks for our May 11th wedding... Soooo exciting!

Hiya . Can you please send to me too? Harborliving13 @ gmail dot com

Hi imnnotarunner! I was wondering if you could give us more information on how your site visit went. I am set to get married on June 21, 2014 at the gabi bridge and am planning to do my site visit this June. How was it when you arrived, did they upgrade you like they say they would? Also were you able to visit the different reception sites and do food tasting. I am also very anxious about the whole decorating company they seem very pricey! Do you have any pictures of the center pieces they quotes on you. Sorry for all the questions but I just feel like Paradisus representatives are so vague when answeing my questions Thanks again for all your info!

I was intending on having an acoustic guitarist play for the ceremony.  Haven't even gotten that far yet, though!  Utilizing the DJ seems like a good idea!  I was going to have live music for my cocktail hour and DJ for reception only, but I decided to have him play for cocktail hour too in order to save some money.

Hey, Congrats to everyone. We booked our wedding on Nov 2, 2013. We're so excited. I wasn't sure when to book our site visit but after reading some of the posts I think March or April are good months. We originally invited 120 guest but after the save the dates were sent out people started backing out so not sure how many people we will have. We chose to get married on the Gabi bridge and the reception at the Gabi club. I also chose Hadar for the night before. I'm not sure if that's a good idea but they told me I can change it. We chose the Tailor-made package it had the most included. I assumed the same thing about the aqua package. All the extras are going to cost a lot. I tried to negotiate the vendor fee but had no luck. They told me I can use Blue Lens for the photographer, but I'm not so crazy about them so I saw a few others that I liked. Check out Del Sol and Elizabeth Medina they both looked very nice. I feel very overwhelmed I'm not sure what my next step is. Maybe someone can help me and steer me in the right direction. Thanks Jess

When I went down for an initial visit, I was told by the wedding planner several things were included and even though I had two children coming to the wedding I would be allowed an exception to have my reception on the Perla side. and by the time I had my official visit, EVERYTHING was an extra charge and now I was not allowed to be on the adult side with kids.  Sometimes I regret booking here. They are so much more expensive than any other resort in Mexico: from Gabi bridge fees, per plate charge, per person in the packages to flowers, decor, etc. The people who work there are super nice but it's been frustrating at times to have them stick to their word. GET everything in writing, word means nothing there. During my site visit, for some reason they forgot to include cake in the food tasting.  So I was told I could schedule it day before the wedding. *sigh* 

Her information is here on our wedding website: http://harborliving.org/destination/travel-arrangements/

Hey ladies....I'm wondering how everyone is handling guest rooms for their group. Travel agent? Or did you block rooms through the resort? I'm very confused at how that all works and what the best way to go is!! Thanks. Jess

Hi Ladies =) I was wondering if you could offer suggestions... I am having just a one drink waiter served cocktail party (one drink included is the main point) the first night where I will be distributing the OOT bags.  What I am struggling with is what to call it.  I don't want to call it a cocktail party because I feel people may think they can be served many drinks.  Do you all have any suggestions of what I can say on the invitation to drive the point home that this is only a quick thing?  Maybe "Pre-Dinner cocktail" or "Out of town bag distribution"?  It just sounds so much tackier than "Welcome cocktail reception" or something.  Any ideas? Thanks!

They told me this when I was out there, so I am going to send it out with the invitation on the RSVP card.  They were very strict about this...and you need to provide them with a seating chart 3 weeks before the wedding with who ordered what, and where they are sitting!  Tough!

I think all of the boys are doing a light tan linen.  Haven't decided yet if I want them all in jackets, or just my fiance, and the boys in vests.  My girls are wearing light peach, and the boys will have ties that are striped with all different colors (including that peach).

I chose same locations - I love the gabi club! I received an email the other day that I need to let them know what each of my guests will be choosing as reception entree (since we are giving them 2 options)- I guess I will just give an estimate? No way am I calling my guests to find out- what did you guys do?

What a great special! We need to book more rooms for free upgrades with our travel company...

Hiya Jen n I hope you stumbled onto this thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/74849/the-new-paradisus-playa-del-carmen-la-perla-and-la-esmeralda

Hey ladies What is your groom and the groomsmen wearing for the big day? Is anyone going the tuxedo route?

Hey ladies, I know some of you are using Blue Lens and others, Del Sol... Is anyone using Claudia Photo? Erick Rodriguez is a wonderful photographer? http://claudiaphoto.com

I am  contemplating the DJ thing as well.  I still haven't even gotten a quote from them.  Yes, I went into the bridal suite...it is SO beautiful!  Here is my link to pictures of the resort, and there are pics of the bridal suite in it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/29144048@N06/sets/72157632460224679/

Chelae- I actually have 60 adults booked and 10 kids. What I did was I told everyone that the I had a deadline of when they had to book or they would be subject to hire priced rooms! Some people got scared and booked immediately . Others are still taking their time but I am having my travel agent send an email to the last 10-13 people left and tell them that they must make a decision in the next week . Are you staying on the la esmerelda side? Doing a welcome party? I am trying to decide if I should have an after party at the red lounge? Or just extend the wedding for two hours? What are you doing?

Michelle - how many people do you have attending the wedding? We will be there the same week and Im sure will see each other constantly!! Have all of your guests booked? Its so hard to get everyone to book, I am still working on getting the last couple to book so I can stop stressing over guest count.. Btw- great invites!!

Here are our invitations...I sent them out in November.